Job summary
Consultant Obstetrician - Perinatal Mental Health Lead
An exciting opportunity to join our innovative Obstetrics & Gynaecology team at the new Bournemouth Hospital. We're seeking a Consultant Obstetrician to lead our Perinatal Mental Health Service and provide compassionate care to birthing people. You'll also have the chance to develop a specialist interest in a supportive and forward-thinking environment.
Need adjustments for interview? Please contact the recruitment team after shortlisting.
Main duties of the job
The full job description and person specification for this post can be found under the supporting documents section.
Main duties of the job
The post-holder will be expected to:
Provide expertise and leadership in high risk obstetric care and share a passion for perinatal mental health management as well as maternal medicine, fetal medicine and preterm birth care.
Develop their own specialist interest which will be considered and accommodated within the job plan after discussion at interview.
To be a passionate leader within high risk obstetrics.
To work across the UHD NHS Foundation Trust estate.
To support and develop the perinatal mental health service locally.
Undertake the investigation and treatment of obstetric referrals in accordance with departmental and Trust guidelines.
Participate in the timetabled obstetric sessions and join the other obstetric consultants in maintaining and developing modern obstetric practice to a high standard.
Oversee the care of obstetrics patients admitted by themselves or other obstetricians/gynaecologists.
Contribute to the resident on call rota.
Participate in the non-resident weekend consultant on call rota.
Coordinate annual and study leave arrangements with colleagues within the department to ensure an acceptable level of consultant cover.
About us
UHD are investing, developing and transforming Trust services in line with the New Hospital Programme. As part of this, some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or permanently. Recruiting Managers will be happy to answer any service-specific questions at interview.
This service has moved from Poole site to Bournemouth site in Spring 2025.
If a role or service relocates as part of a planned move, excess mileage will not be reimbursed. Travel from home to the new work base will be classed as a normal commute. Any other changes will be managed under Trust or national terms and conditions.
UHD has active networks including Women's, BAME, Pride, EU, Pro Ability, and Armed Forces. We support Disability Confident and Armed Forces Covenant interview schemes.
AI tools may be used, but applications must honestly reflect your own skills and experience. Integrity is key to our recruitment process
Details
Date posted
31 October 2025
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Consultant
Salary
£109,725 to £145,478 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
153-M3765
Job locations
Royal Bournemouth Hospital
Bournemouth
BH7 7UQ
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are seeking a flexible team member to join our service.
Please see attached documents for detailed information on this post.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are seeking a flexible team member to join our service.
Please see attached documents for detailed information on this post.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GMC Registration
- MRCOG
- UK CCT / CESR in O&G
- SITMs in the following areas; Fetal Care, Pregnancy Care, Maternal Medicine, or Prenatal Diagnosis.
- ATMS in fetal medicine, maternal medicine or high risk antenatal care.
Desirable
Personal skills
Essential
- Good communication, interpersonal and organisational skills.
- Ability to prioritise workload & use initiative.
- Ability to know own limitations & when to seek advice.
- Ability to offer acute O&G care as the resident / non-resident O&G Consultant
- Teaching experience
Desirable
- Evidence of involvement in audit & research projects
- Evidence of involvement in risk management
- Evidence of Quality Improvement projects
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GMC Registration
- MRCOG
- UK CCT / CESR in O&G
- SITMs in the following areas; Fetal Care, Pregnancy Care, Maternal Medicine, or Prenatal Diagnosis.
- ATMS in fetal medicine, maternal medicine or high risk antenatal care.
Desirable
Personal skills
Essential
- Good communication, interpersonal and organisational skills.
- Ability to prioritise workload & use initiative.
- Ability to know own limitations & when to seek advice.
- Ability to offer acute O&G care as the resident / non-resident O&G Consultant
- Teaching experience
Desirable
- Evidence of involvement in audit & research projects
- Evidence of involvement in risk management
- Evidence of Quality Improvement projects
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal Bournemouth Hospital
Bournemouth
BH7 7UQ
Employer's website
https://www.uhd.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal Bournemouth Hospital
Bournemouth
BH7 7UQ
Employer's website
https://www.uhd.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)
